Georges P. Vanier: Soldier, Diplomat, Governor General
1960
29 min
Coming soon
This short documentary looks at Governor General Georges Vanier: his military service in two world wars, his diplomatic service between the wars and his investiture as Canada's 19th Governor General.
Details
This short documentary looks at Governor General Georges Vanier: his military service in two world wars, his diplomatic service between the wars and his investiture as Canada's 19th Governor General.
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directorClément Perron
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scriptClément Perron
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producerVictor JobinJean Roy
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executive producerLéonard Forest
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photographyWally GentlemanFrançois SéguillonGeorges Dufaux
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editingÉdouard Davidovici
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musicNorman Bigras
Education
Ages 15 to 17
Civics/Citizenship - Federal/Provincial Government
History - Canada 1946-1991
Social Studies - Canada in the World Today
Social Studies - Canadian Politics and Government
An introduction to the life and times of Canada’s nineteenth Governor General. Brainstorm the students’ prior knowledge of Vanier’s role in Canadian history. Have students comment on Georges P. Vanier’s distinguished military and diplomatic career as both soldier and leader of men. How would you account for his successful life? In what ways could he be called a visionary?
